Workshop - Stained Glass 101: Suncatchers (fall 2026)

Break glass with your hands and then put it back together with molten metal! You know you’ve been dying to try stained glass, and THIS is your moment. LEAD-FREE. MAX 5 PARTICIPANTS PER CLASS. 10+ YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE. In this fun, accelerated five-hour class, you’ll choose from a selection of simple patterns (a mushroom, crystal, mountain, or feather, and festive options, among others) or bring your own stained glass pattern* to learn the foundations of copper foil stained glass. You will head home with your own handcrafted window ornament/suncatcher. No previous experience is necessary Kara will guide you step-by-step through the entire process in a supportive, fun environment. What You’ll Learn Cutting & Shaping: Learn to properly score, break, and grind glass into shape. Copper Foiling: Wrap your pieces with copper foil to create a “solder highway.” Soldering: Fuse your foiled glass pieces together and learn to properly handle a soldering iron using lead-free solder. Finishing: Cleaning and polishing for a long-lasting masterpiece. Who Is This Class For? This workshop is suitable for anyone who wants to learn or practice basic copper foil stained glass skills in a fun and supportive environment. Participants aged 14+ are welcome, those under 18 must have guardian permission for participation. *The instructor will have final say on the suitability of any patterns brought to the class. You can check the suitability of your pattern in advance of the class by emailing Kara at kara@glimpseglass.ca. Limited to 5 pieces of cut glass and 5x5 inches in size.